Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Studies Minor

It is very important to note that medical schools in the United States and Canada each individually determine their own entrance requirements, including prerequisite coursework or competencies. Each medical school also sets its own rules about acceptable courses or course equivalents. Therefore, it is essential that you check the premedical requirements both for your state school(s) and any other medical school where you think you may apply when planning your curriculum.

Pre-Medical-Minor and Pre-Dental Requirements

Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Studies Minor Requirements

BIO.1001Principles of Biology I

4

BIO.1002Principles of Biology II

4

CHM.1001Principles of Chemistry I

3

CHM.1002Principles of Chemistry II

3

CHM.1003Principles of Chemistry I Lab

1

CHM.1004Principles of Chemistry II Lab

1

CHM.2001Organic Chemistry I

3

CHM.2002Organic Chemistry II

3

CHM.2005Organic Chemistry I Lab

1

CHM.2006Organic Chemistry II Lab

1

MATH.1030Calculus I

4

PHY.1101Principles of Physics I

3

PHY.1102Principles of Physics II

3

PHY.1103Principles of Physics I Lab

1

PHY.1104Principles of Physics II Lab

1

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One course in English Literature (not a film course)

Other courses in Statistics, Psychology, and Sociology are recommended. At least one semester of Biochemistry is required by many medical and dental schools and for those applying for a Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee Letter of Recommendation.

At least half of the required courses for the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Studies minor must be taken at Manhattanville. Courses taken elsewhere must be approved by the faculty in the program in which the course is based. All courses for the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Studies minor must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. This minor may not be available with certain majors.  The Division Chair may be consulted with any questions. 

Notes: Additional courses directly related to a chosen profession may also be needed for admission to graduate programs. Students should be aware that some professional schools require grades higher than C- for admission. A GPA of 3.33 is also required in the above courses to be considered for a Committee Letter.